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Straight answers on the E-2 process, written for founders, not lawyers.

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E-2 Visa

How much does an E-2 visa actually cost?

The U.S. government charges $315 per applicant. Everything above that is optional. Here is a real attorney fee agreement, line by line, against what the same filing costs on your own.

Anthony Rosemond7 min read

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E-2 Visa

E-2 Visa Statistics by Treaty Country: Annual Data, Trends, and Sources

Real U.S. Department of State issuance data — total E-2 visas issued each year, a breakdown by top treaty countries, growth trends, and where every number comes from.

Anthony Rosemond5 min read

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E-2 Visa

How Much Investment Is Required for an E-2 Visa?

There's no fixed minimum — the real test is proportionality. Here's how adjudicators actually judge whether your investment is 'substantial.'

Anthony Rosemond2 min read

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E-2 Visa

How Long Does It Take to Get an E-2 Visa?

Most applicants go from a standing start to an approved E-2 in 2 to 6 months — but the biggest variable isn't government processing, it's how fast your business plan comes together.

Anthony Rosemond2 min read

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E-2 Visa

Can the Spouse of an E-2 Visa Holder Work?

Since November 2021, E-2 spouses are employment-authorized incident to status — meaning they can work for any U.S. employer, no separate permit required.

Anthony Rosemond2 min read

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E-2 Visa

Can I Apply for an E-2 Visa While in the U.S.?

Yes, via change of status — but it comes with a catch most applicants don't find out about until their next trip abroad.

Anthony Rosemond2 min read

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E-2 Visa

Can an E-2 Visa Holder Apply for a Green Card?

The E-2 itself doesn't lead to a green card — it's a nonimmigrant category. Here are the real pathways E-2 holders actually use to get permanent residency.

Anthony Rosemond3 min read

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E-2 Visa

Can an E-2 Visa Holder Work for Another Company?

E-2 work authorization is tied to the specific treaty enterprise on your petition — not a general U.S. work permit. Here's what that actually restricts.

Anthony Rosemond2 min read

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E-2 Visa

How to Get an E-2 Visa: Step-by-Step Guide

The four real stages of getting an E-2 visa — from checking eligibility to walking into the consulate — and what actually trips people up at each one.

Anthony Rosemond3 min read

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E-2 Visa

What Is the E-2 Visa? The Complete Guide for Treaty Investors

A nonimmigrant visa that lets nationals of treaty countries live in the U.S. while running a business they've invested in — no green card required.

Anthony Rosemond3 min read

E-2 Visa

What counts as a “substantial investment” for an E-2 visa

There's no fixed dollar minimum. Here's how it's actually judged.

Anthony Rosemond1 min read

E-2 Visa

E-2 vs. EB-5: which treaty route actually fits your business

Two paths, very different timelines and investment sizes.

Anthony Rosemond1 min read

Entrepreneurship

The business plan section that gets applications rejected

One section causes most of the back-and-forth. Here's how to get it right the first time.

Anthony Rosemond1 min read